Question

Look up the following verbs in a good dictionary. List at least 20 different uses of the following. You may include their use with different prepositions, adverbs, and idioms.

Answer 1

Uses of 'get':

1. To receive or obtain: I got a letter this morning.
2. To bring or buy: Please get me some snacks.
3. To (manage to) move, go, take, put, etc: He got the book down from the shelf.
4. To cause to be in a certain condition etc: You'll get me into trouble.
5. To become: You're getting old.
6. To persuade: I'll try to get him to dance.
7. To succeed (in doing) or to happen (to do) something: I'll soon get to know the neighbours.
8. To catch (a disease etc): She got measles last week.
9. To arrive: When did they get home?
10. To catch (someone): The police will definitely get the thief.
11. To receive or obtain: I got a new phone for my birthday.
12. To bring or fetch: Can you get me a glass of water, please?
13. To become: It’s getting cold outside.
14. To understand: I didn’t get what she was trying to say.
15. To arrive: What time will you get here?
16. To persuade or make someone do something: He got his brother to help him with his homework.
17. To catch or contract (an illness): I got the flu last winter.
18. To prepare: I need to get dinner ready for the family.
19. To be punished or suffer the consequences: You’ll get into trouble if you keep doing that.
20. To manage or deal with: I’ll get by with a little help from my friends.